Looking to get my first AK

[PATRIOT SYNDICATE]

Do yourself a favor and fine a Zastava Zpap m70. Make sure it’s the Zpap not the Npap or Opap

 

[BlackRifle]

You might be able to find a used Saiga in .223 for around $900. I really like the one I have.

 

[bigred1]

Do yourself a favor and fine a Zastava Zpap m70. Make sure it’s the Zpap not the Npap or Opap

Can you elaborate on your reasoning please...

 

[PATRIOT SYNDICATE]

Can you elaborate on your reasoning please...

For the money it’s one of the Best Buy’s right now. I have PSA, KUSA,Saugus, and others. The Zastava is built like a tank. 1.5mm receiver and chrome lined hammer forged barrel. It’s a Serbian import

 

[OneMoreEvan]

I had an Zastava N-Pap a few years ago. It was cool, but Yugo stuff has a lot of "Proprietary" parts that aren't considered "AK Standard" like finding replacement stocks wasn't as easy as finding stuff that would fit a Wasr. For me, that wasn't a big deal because I thought "Nyet Rifle is fine. Kalashnikov is Kalashnikov", but that's just something to be aware of. There is a few on Gunjoker (gunbroker) right now.

 

[PATRIOT SYNDICATE]

I had an Zastava N-Pap a few years ago. It was cool, but Yugo stuff has a lot of "Proprietary" parts that aren't considered "AK Standard" like finding replacement stocks wasn't as easy as finding stuff that would fit a Wasr. For me, that wasn't a big deal because I thought "Nyet Rifle is fine. Kalashnikov is Kalashnikov", but that's just something to be aware of. There is a few on Gunjoker (gunbroker) right now.

That’s a good point. I’m the type I set my firearms up the way I want them and leave it be. I’m not constantly changing things. I have some real world experience when it comes to that. I just feel Zastava makes a great rifle. I also have the M92 pistol in 7.62 x 39. It definitely has its place also

 

[MP43]

I'm no AK expert, but I currently own two Romanians (one folding stock, one fixed), a fixed-stock Yugo, and a Chinese underfolder. The Chinese rifle, surprisingly, has the best fit and finish of the bunch. The Yugo is a pretty close second, and is by far the heaviest/most sturdily built of the bunch. The Romanians were cheap rifles and it shows, but that said, they are reliable as sunrise and as accurate as they need to be with factory iron sights. I obviously don't need another AK, but if I were to buy one right now, it would probably be a Polish rebuild from JRA.

 

[PATRIOT SYNDICATE]

I'm no AK expert, but I currently own two Romanians (one folding stock, one fixed), a fixed-stock Yugo, and a Chinese underfolder. The Chinese rifle, surprisingly, has the best fit and finish of the bunch. The Yugo is a pretty close second, and is by far the heaviest/most sturdily built of the bunch. The Romanians were cheap rifles and it shows, but that said, they are reliable as sunrise and as accurate as they need to be with factory iron sights. I obviously don't need another AK, but if I were to buy one right now, it would probably be a Polish rebuild from JRA.

I had a Chinese Norinco MAK90 until awhile back. Bought it for $700 and ended up selling it for almost 4 times that. Aks have become quite expensive considering what they used to be.
The imports such as a Type 56 Spiker and original MAK 90 pre ban are bringing top dollar.
There has also been a recent import ban on Zastavas.

 

[leemozoid]

Do yourself a favor and fine a Zastava Zpap m70. Make sure it’s the Zpap not the Npap or Opap

I can scratch that itch.

 

[PATRIOT SYNDICATE]

I can scratch that itch.

The Zastava m70 Zpap is overbuilt with a 1.5 mm receiver, all forged, not cast, parts including trunion. I have quite a few AK variants including Arsenal and Saiga. Out of all of them I’d take my Zpap if things got bad here.